Frankfurt

Academic centre in Frankfurt

Our German school in Frankfurt was founded in 1970, and has more than 35 years of experience in German teaching. It is located in Sachsenhausen, considered the most beautiful neighbourhood in all of Frankfurt, which isn´t surprising if we take into account that unfortunately it was destroyed in the war and has a priviliged location on the hills of the Main. The majority of the museums in the city are located along the promenade on the East of the river, and the landscape of the banks seems more like a beach with its palm trees, sand and volleyball pitches.

The quality standards of our school have been supervised for years by EAQUALS (European Association for the quality in teaching languages). Since 1979, it has been a member of FIYTO, ALTO (Association of organisations of trips for studying languages) and of FaDaF (Specialised association in German as a foreign language).

Teaching methods

The methodology integrates the 4 essential skills in language learning:

understanding

reading

conversation

composition

Facilities

Individual study room with teaching material

Multimedia room with 7 computers

Free wifi

Cafe with internet access | 7 computers

Connection to the internet for laptops | cable and W-LAN

Student secretary: card, plans (city)

Cafe with drinks vending machine

Free parking in the school

Library

Heating in the classrooms

Televisions in the majority of the classrooms

Characteristics

Internet

Library

Computer room

Cafe

Tea or coffee machine

Garden

Wifi

Student lounge

Prayer room

Kitchenette

Support deparment for the students

Holidays

01/01/2019

02/01/2019

03/01/2019

04/01/2019

Accreditations

The school is accredited by:

Study German in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is the financial centre of the country and is in the hills of the River Main, so it is also known as "Mainhattan". It has nearly 100 skyscrapers, the majority of which are banks or office buildings that show the economic prosperity of the city.

It is a wealthy and elegant business city. Full of enormous skyscapers that simulate an America in the middle of Europe. But underneath its spectacular skyline are countless theatres, museums, art galleries and clubs. You will also have the opportunity to dance in Moon13, the excocoon club known worldwide, many fans come from Berlin, London and Paris just to be there.

Frankfurt is more international and open than any other Germany city. This is perhaps due to the more than 50 million passangers that flow through the airport every year or for the visitors of the more than 40 fairs. It could also be due to the international people that have moved here (28% of the Frankfurt citizens aren´t German). These 170,000 new inhabitants come from 180 different countries. In the summer, when the streets are full of groups from different places and caravans decorated in the Parade of Cultures, you will realise the multiculturalism of this city.

Also, one of the main attractions is the Frankfurt book fair, the biggest in the world, that dates back to the 15th century, and since then the popularity has steadily increased. But Frankfurt also has some outstanding cultural aspects, for example, being the hometown of the famous Goeth. If so many visits and cultural activites make you put on a little weight, it is always a good idea to have a cider, a speciality in Frankfurt in one of its many taverns.

Courses:

Standard German course in Frankfurt

This course focuses on the learning and application of grammatical structures, in a way that the classes are focused on practicing them. The teacher, through a series of clear instructions, helps students to assimilate and deduce rules and structures creatively. So you will learn the language in situations of daily life, work or typical student life.

Thanks to the practice of the standard course, in a short amount of time you will have a solid base to be able to manage yourself on your own in German through the language and through the knowledge of the language that you will have acquired.

The course takes place every week from Monday to Friday, and starts at 9:00am. Between 10:30-11:00 there is a break.

Perfect for

Ideal for those that want to improve their German level while having enough free time to discover everything that the city of Frankfurt has to offer.

Additional information

The price also includes: level test at the beginning of the course, personal level interview and certificate at the end of the course.

Characteristics

Course duration from 1 to 48 weeks

Lecciones per Week 20

Duration of Classes 45 Minutes

Timetables Morning 9:00-12:30 or afternoon 14:45-18:00

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.

Maximum students per class in summer 15

Average during the rest of year 12

Minimum age 17

Intensive German course in Frankfurt

Different to the standard course, in the intensive course we cover current topics in the world of politics, culture or science. The students will develop skills such as understanding, reading, conversation and composition, not just from text books but also using specifically selected materials.

The teacher organises the classes so that the students participate actively, converse amongst each other and express their opinion about certain topics. In this environment, the students are capable of digesting the more complex structures in a creative way.

Perfect for

Those that want to progress quickly with their intensive learning of the language, having enough time for leisure and individual activities

Additional information

The price also includes: level test at the beginning of the course, personal level interview and certificate at the end of the course.

Characteristics

Course duration from 1 to 48 weeks

Lecciones per Week 24

Duration of Classes 45 Minutes

Timetables Morning from 09:00-14:30 or afternoon from 13:00-18:00

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.

Maximum students per class in summer 15

Average during the rest of year 12

Minimum age 17

Premium German course in Frankfurt

This course, which adds 4 lessons more to the intensive course, combines a dynamic environment with great flexibility in learning: animating the students to contribute their ideas, be part of an active class, focusing on the participation of the students.

If you choose a premium course, you will learn quickly and you will improve your knowledge of the German language in the shortest time possible. Your effort will be rewarded and you will see that in a few days you can handle yourself in German.

Perfect for

Those that want to acquire or improve their German knowledge in a short period of time

Characteristics

Course duration from 1 to 48 weeks

Lecciones per Week 28

Duration of Classes 45 Minutes

Timetables Morning from 09:00-15:30 or afternoon from 13:00-19:00

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.

Maximum students per class in summer 15

Average during the rest of year 12

Minimum age 17

Business German course in Frankfurt

In this course, you will improve your German knowledge to obtain optimum preparation for the modern working life. Germany, third most industrialised nation on the planet, is the world´s largest exporter and is a major trading partner for many countries.

German is, behind English, the most employed language in the network. In reality, it is globalised in countless businesses. As much the big ones as the small and medium businesses associate themselves as international competitors. Thanks to this course, you will be able to adapt to the German language in a quick and flexible way.

Class timetable:

morning from 09:00-12:30

or afternoon from 14:45-18:00

Perfect for

Those that want to adapt to the German language for the working world

Additional information

The price also includes: level test at the beginning of the course, personal level interview and certificate at the end of the course.

Characteristics

Course duration from 1 to 48 weeks

Lecciones per Week 20

Duration of Classes 45 Minutes

Timetables Morning from 09:00-12:30 or afternoon from 14:45-18:00

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level B1, B2, C1, C2.

Maximum students per class in summer 15

Average during the rest of year 12

Minimum age 17

Extra-curricular Activities

Activities in Frankfurt

The excursions and activities are not obligatory, although some you shouldn´t miss. Participating is a perfect way to practice your German and have a good time. There are normally two activities organised per week and excursions at the weekend.

Examples of activities:

Tour of the city

Visit to the synagogue

Visit to the Hackescher Markt.

Excursion to Berlin and Potsdam

Visit to Opel

Visit to the German Film Museum

Cinema night

Other example activities:

Diving

Horse riding

Skiing

Golf

Squash

Tennis

Volleyball

Accommodation

Superior Youth Hostel (single room, without meals or with breakfast)

Would you like to live at your own pace? Live like you are used to in your own home? In this case, the best option for you is the accommodation in youth hostels, where you will have great independence. You can choose between a double or single room, sharing with other students from the school. To choose this option, you must be older than 18. The hostel is located next to the Messe station, 20 minutes by public transport from the school and 10 minutes from the city centre.

Characteristics

Internet

Private bathroom

Laundry facilities

Cleaning service

Wifi

Kitchen

Kithchen Utensils

Security service

Bed-linen

Towels

Breakfast

Half Board

Full Board

Family (single or double room with half board)

This type of accommodation has always been a classic, for one reason: The student that lives with a family continues to learn German, in relaxed and personal situations, after class as a new member of the family. For a slightly higher price, you can also reserve a single bedroom. The bathroom and kitchen will be shared with the hosts, who are not always married with children. There are also single mothers or fathers or older people that want to welcome you to their house. The houses can be 30-45 minutes by public transport.

Room Type: Single or double room

School distance: 30-45 minutes by public transport

Characteristics

Internet

Private bathroom

Laundry facilities

Cleaning service

Wifi

Kitchen

Kithchen Utensils

Security service

Bed-linen

Towels

Breakfast

Half Board

Full Board

How to get there

How to get to Frankfurt

The International Airport in Frankfurt (FRA) is the most important and biggest in Germany, and is just 12km East of the city.

To get from the airport to the city there are two options:

Metro: Frankfurt airport has two train stations. The Regional Train Station (platforms 1-3) can be found under Terminal 1. From here you can get train lines S-Bahn S8 and S9 to the centre of Frankfurt. The ticket costs 3.55€ and the journey takes more or less half an hour.

To get to the metro station:

In the airport, follow signs to "Regionalbahnhof"

Look for an RMV ticket machines (local trains and bus network)

Mark "Einzelfahrt Frankfurt" (single ticket)

Taxi: these cost between 15 and 25€, depending on where you´re going and how much traffic there is.